Respite services
Our Respite Services team provides short-term safe, quality care for older community members who may require extra support at a given time or whose carer is needing a break.
Who we care for
We provide short-term care for adults residing at home or with family in the community, who are living with dementia or memory issues.
What you can expect
The following respite services are offered at Grampians Health.
Carer support services, including respite, are also available through Carer Gateway – view Carer Support Services.
Ballarat
Weekend day-time program (Saturday/Sunday) and overnight stay (Saturday) each fortnight
Eyres House is a federation style house located in a residential street in Soldiers Hill. It is a secure facility with access to a unique external walled garden area. Up to 5 people may stay overnight on the weekend respite each fortnight which runs from 9.00am Saturday to 3.00pm Sunday. The weekends provide opportunities for carers and families to receive respite and support.
Ballarat
Information on our weekday social support group is available on our Social Support Groups page.
Horsham
The following day programs are offered through our Horsham campus. The programs provide centre-based group respite activities.
Care recipients enjoy participating in social experiences, activities and outings while carers have a break from their caring role. Meals are provided at all sessions.
Ladies Group
Our Ladies Group supports older ladies of varying abilities to participate in social activities, short day trips, small projects, cooking and reminiscing within a friendly home like environment.
Eligibility screen is required. For further information or to make a referral please contact Community Options.
Ladies Who Lunch
When: Wednesdays fortnightly, 10.00am – 3.00pm
Where: Barkuma House, 13 Arnott Street, Horsham
Cost: $12 per session (4 hours or less)
Ladies Social Support Group
When: Mondays monthly
Where: Barkuma House, 13 Arnott Street, Horsham
Cost: $17 per session (long session)
Men’s Group
Our Men’s Group supports older men of varying abilities to participate in social activities, short day trips, gardening, small projects and reminiscing, within a friendly home environment.
The Men’s Shed is situated at the rear of Barkuma House and is fitted out with:
- tools
- materials
- billiards table
- other games and equipment for your use and enjoyment
Eligibility screen is required. For further information or to make a referral please contact Community Options.
When: Thursdays weekly,10am – 3.00pm
Where: Barkuma House, 13 Arnott Street, Horsham
Cost: $17 (long session)
Horsham Day Centre
Information on our weekday social support group is available on our Social Support Groups page.
Contact
Barkuma Respite Services - Community Options
First Floor, 185 Baillie Street, Horsham, VIC 3400
Phone: 03 5381 9336
Fax: 03 5381 9120
Email: Wcoadmin@gh.org.au
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Referrals and access
BALLARAT
Please direct enquires to Eyres House program. Overnight stays are available to people accessing the Ballarat day sessions.
Referrals should be submitted through My Aged Care or direct to the email address below.
Eyres House Social Support Group (Memory Support)
810 Ligar Street, Soldiers Hill, Vic 3350
Phone: 03 5332 4720
Email: centralintakereferrals@gh.org.au
HORSHAM
Community Options
185 Baillie Street, Horsham, Vic, 3400
Phone: 03 5381 9336
Fax: 03 5381 9120
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm